Bachelor of Physical Activity Studies (BPAS)

Key Dates

Scholarships close: 31 October 2012 / 30 June 2013

Applications close:

Study commences: 25 February 2013 / 15 July 2013

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Location: Newnham Campus, Launceston, Tasmania

Duration: 3 years full time, up to 7 years part time

Intake: February

Entry Requirements: approximately 65 ATAR

Fees: Commonwealth Supported

Course Code: 43C

About the Degree:

This 3-year non-teaching degree will lead to a professional qualification that will prepare you for a range of career pathways in the sport, physical activity, leisure, personal training, sports management, wilderness and outdoor recreation industries. There is an emphasis on developing life-long skills that will promote healthy lifestyles and physical fitness.

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Students will have an opportunity to pursue an additional area of interest through a large range of electives and minors on offer, such as Personal Trainer, Fitness Leader, Coaching, Human Resources or Marketing.

NOTE: This course is not a teacher qualification. Those interested in Health & Physical Education teaching should consider the Bachelor of Education (Specialisations).

International Students:

Requirements are the same as for domestic students; applicants must meet minimum English language requirements. International students, please see your international admission requirements.

Sixteen core units provide variety of units that investigate physical activity and human movement from a number of perspectives, including outdoor education, human development, community, safety and risk and psychology.

Throughout the course students undertake four units to complete their chosen minor in areas such as Outdoor & Environmental Studies, Fitness Leader, Personal Training, Coaching, Movement Science, Sociology, Business Management, Corporate Governance, Human Resources or Marketing.

The structure also includes four electives, where students may elect to undertake a second minor, or undertake free-choice units from a variety of units offered across all faculties.

A minimum enrolment number of 12 applies to this offering. Should enrolments not reach the minimum number required for on-campus study, students may be transferred to the on-line offering and advised of this change before semester commences.

For further information, please refer to the Course and Unit Handbook.

BPAS + Outdoor & Environmental Studies

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
KGA171	Global Geography of Change	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
KGA172	Space, Place, Nature	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
ESP221	Education for Sustainability across the Curriculum	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
ESP219	Integrating Outdoor Learning Programs in the Curriculum	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

BPAS + Fitness Leader

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
CXA100	Food Studies	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
EDT101	Applied Food Studiese	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
ESP217	Social & Emotional Wellbeing	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
ESP215	Practicum	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

BPAS + Personal Training

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
CXA100	Food Studies	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
BMA101	Introduction to Management	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
ESP217	Social & Emotional Wellbeing	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
ESP215	Practicum	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

BPAS + Coaching

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
CXA100	Food Studies OR	Launceston	1
CXA161	Introduction to Human Biology
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
BMA101	Introduction to Management	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
ESP217	Social & Emotional Wellbeing	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
ESP215	Practicum	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Recreation	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
ESP304	Sports Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2

BPAS + Business Management

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
BMA101	Introduction to Management	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
BMA121	Management of Human Resources OR	Launceston	2
BMA151	Principles of Marketing	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
BMA201	Organisational Behaviour	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
BMA204	Foundations of Entrepreneurship	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

BPAS + Movement Science

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
CXA161	Introduction to Human Biology	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
CXA172	Anatomy & Physiology 1	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
CXA232	Kinesiology	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
CXA237	Exercise Physiology & Nutrition	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

BPAS + Philosophy

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
HPA104	The Good Life	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
HPA105	The Big Questions	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
HPA207	Philosophy of Mind	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
HPA248	Morality and the Mind	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

BPAS + Sociology

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
HGA101	Sociology A	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
HGA102	Sociology B	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
HGA239	Health Sociology	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
HGA223	Social Problems & Social Policy	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

BPAS + Corporate Governance

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
BMA101	Introduction to Management	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
BFA141	Commercial Transactions	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
BFA207	Social & Environmental Accounting	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
BFA211	Corporate Governance	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

BPAS + Human Resource Management

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
BMA101	Introduction to Management	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
BMA121	Management of Human Resources	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
BMA201	Organisational Behaviour	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
BMA241	Workplace Relations	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

BPAS + Marketing

Year 1

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESH100	Thinking & Writing at University	Launceston	1
ESP114	Health and Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP150	Foundations of Learning Outside the Classroom	Launceston	1
BMA101	Introduction to Management	Launceston	1
ESH104	Human Development in Educational Contexts	Launceston	2
ESP136	Physical Pursuits	Launceston	2
ESP151	Safety and Risk Management	Launceston	2
BMA151	Principles of Marketing	Launceston	2

Year 2

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP209	The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP211	Game Sense	Launceston	1
	Student elective		1
BMA258	Services Marketing	Launceston	1
ESP208	Sociology, Sport & Physical Activity	Launceston	2
ESP233	Motor Learning & Skill Development	Launceston	2
	Student elective		2
BMA252	Consumer Behaviour	Launceston	2

Year 3

Unit code	Unit title	On-campus/study centre	Semester
ESP307	Adapted Physical Activity	Launceston	1
ESP336	Movement Skills	Launceston	1
ESP322	Organisation in Community Sport & Rec	Launceston	1
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		1
ESP304	Sport Injuries	Launceston	2
ESP319	Sports Coaching	Launceston	2
ESP320	Sports Psychology	Launceston	2
	Student elective (relevent to current course)		2

It was probably second semester first years prac swimming subject. We got to get our bronze medallion as part of the unit. When I started I could barely swim, but with the help of my lecturers I managed to complete all of the tasks involved with ease :)

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Hayley Brown

Bachelor of Physical Activity Studies

Second Year

Please read the FAQs prior to applying.

Domestic Students apply online using the eApplication system.

International students please see apply now.

Prospective students should read the FAQs before making any decisions about course entry. For further information please contact:

Course Coordinator	Enrolment and Administration
Dr Dean Cooley	Vanessa Donald
Phone: +61 3 6324 3096	Phone: +61 3 6324 3337

1. What subjects should I study at senior secondary level?

There are no specific prerequisite subjects but success at the senior secondary level in subjects such as English, Sport Science, Physical Science, Biology, Mathematics and Outdoor Leadership would be an advantage.

2. I have completed previous study; can I receive recognition for prior learning?

Students are encouraged to apply for recognition of prior learning, which includes formal study undertaken in recognised tertiary institutions, or other demonstrated learning achievement. The double advantage website provides more information on formal articulation arrangements that exist.

The eApplications process asks if applicants want credit for previous study. Please indicate 'yes' and ensure that certified copies of your certificates of completion are provided to the admissions office.

3. Is the workload heavy?

Whether on-campus of off-campus, each student should allow approximately 10 hours of focussed study per unit, per week. This estimate includes on-campus lectures, tutorials and workshops which generally equate to 3-4 hours per unit, per week.

4. Is there professional experience included?

The Bachelor of Physical Activity Studies contains a compulsory work-based component offered through the 3rd year unit ‘Organisation in Community sport & Recreation’. This unit is delivered through lectures, tutorials and weekly sessions in the workplace. All work-based units are assessed through written assignments and completion of specific assessment indicators during the work placement.

The following minors also include a compulsory work-based component: Fitness Leader; and Personal Training. Each student will be assigned with a supervisor from the teaching staff of the Faculty of Education to support their workplace experience.

5. What professional recognition will I get for completing the course?

Graduates from the course will gain industry recognition towards the Fitness Leader and Personal Training area, AUSTSWIM, First Aid and in Australian Accredited Coaching Awards.

6. Are there any scholarships available?

The University of Tasmania believes that as far as possible a student's financial situation should not be allowed to be an impediment to a university education. With the assistance of State and local governments, business and industry in Tasmania, and generous benefactors, it is able to provide awards to make access to the benefits of tertiary education easier.

The Tasmania Scholarships program runs on a calendar year basis. Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior.

For more information see Scholarships.

7. What career opportunities are there for graduates?

There is an increasing demand for highly trained individuals to lead and work in the sport, physical activity and recreation fields who have skills equal with, but not specific to, teacher education. Over the previous five years, through both Federal and State government initiatives (i.e. Active After Schools) and through providers of activity-based health interventions (i.e. personal trainers, fitness leaders, wilderness leaders), there is an increasing industry demand for highly trained individuals.

Graduates of this course will be highly sought after in the areas of sport and recreation leadership, community-based health management, coaching, fitness and wellness, sports management and wilderness recreation.

8. Do I have to pay fees up-front?

The Bachelor of Physical Activity Studies is a Commonwealth supported course for citizens of Australia, permanent residents, New Zealand Citizens and holders of humanitarian visas.

Australian citizens, and holders of humanitarian visas who are resident in Australia for the duration of the course, may defer their payment via HECS-HELP. Permanent residents and New Zealand citizens must pay up-front for the units in which they are enrolled each semester. For more information please refer to Course Costs

International students should refer to the International students’ website.

9. What if I can't attend orientation?

Some students may not be able to attend on-campus orientation because of distance or other commitments. Online Orientation takes you through how to get organised for study, find support and set yourself up for academic success. Online orientation can also be a handy backup for students who attend on-campus orientation and want reminders or further information. The Faculty also provide a specific orientation through MyLO (My Learning Online) which is accessible again and again throughout the year.

10. What other costs should I consider?

Most units require students to have access to prescribed text books in order to complete assignments. Take into account the costs of stationery, resource materials for assignments and postage. All units have some online component so broadband internet access costs must also be taken into consideration. The university has computer laboratories which are available for on-campus students to use.

11. What is the process after I apply?

Submitting you application is the first step to becoming a student. If successful you will receive an offer to join the Bachelor of Physical Activity Studies. The following steps provide a process so you understand the transition into University life.

You will receive an email with an offer to join the Bachelor of Physical Activity Studies
Accept your offer online
Apply for credit – if applicable, by sending in transcripts
Wait for a letter from the Faculty of Education
Enrol in your units
Order you textbooks
Use your University email account
Log on to MyLO
Become familiar with the Faculty of Education website
Attend orientation
Commence study
Remember to check your University email account regularly

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